Shin splints – shock absorption, stride length

By Damien Howell

The term shin splints refer to a painful condition that develops in the lower leg, usually along the tibia bone, in response to exercise or activity. Shin splints are a…

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Pain on Bottom of Heel: Faulty Shock Absorption

By Damien Howell

Pain on the bottom of the heel (Plantar Heel Pain) is a complex problem with variable diagnoses and explanations. And, with variable diagnoses there should be variations in treatment. Unfortunately,…

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Heel Whip When Running

By Damien Howell

There is a growing body of evidence among healthcare professionals to suggest the way we run contributes to the risk of a repetitive use injury, and that gait retraining is…

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